Saksa 2013 State Wave Titles

Damn it?s cold already! You can tell because that frigid little bight in the air means you wake up with your feet inside the covers each morning ? no longer hanging half out of bed like you were only a few weeks back, with the fading Summer heat.

But not everything goes into hibernation, come Winter time. The swell is up, the banks are forming down South and the reefs on the mid are showing signs of their former glory. With the Winter chill also comes frontal systems that will power us into the waves like we?ve all dreamed about through summer.

As always, June and July will again play host to the most renowned wave competition in the country, as SAKSA holds it?s annual State Wave Titles. We?re expecting a great turn out, from those looking to just try their hand, to those going for the top place on the podium. Last year was hotly contested and there are a few crew at the top who are out to correct what they so closely missed out on.

As always, with the Winter weather patterns, we are setting a 4 week window aside in which to run the event. We will therefore run on the first weekend with adequate wind and swell. We?ve checked the tides and we?ve checked the breaks and have decided that in 2013, we?re going to open it up to officially be held at either Seaford or Middleton, depending on conditions. This worked really well last year when we moved the comp down to Middleton at short notice, so we?ve decided to have it as an official option so you can prepare for it.

The details are as follows.

When: June 22/23, June 29/30, July 6/7 or July 13/14
Where: Seaford or Middleton
Cost: $40 early-bird, $60 on the day (ONLINE ONLY ? NO CASH!).
What you get: Entry into the comp, free Tee, BBQ & Soft Drinks.
What you need: You must be a current SAKSA (AKSA) Member to enter.

Once again, we?ll be running Juniors, Amateurs, Open Men, Open Women, Masters and Legends categories, so whether you?re just comfy in the waves and want to give it a crack, or you?re going for the title, get out there and support the association that supports South Australian Kitesurfers, SAKSA!

See you out there and good luck!

Visit http://www.aksa.com.au/Default.aspx?pageId=651617&eventId=705326&EventViewMode=EventDetails for signup details.

SAKSA

Hi Surfingboye, we are just discussing all the details but in the past (which i think will be the same for this year) we tentatively call it on the Tuesday/Wednesday with the final decision being made on the Thursday arvo before the weekend in question.

Would love to have you along to the event, the more heads the better.

PM us here if you want any more details.

Cheers

SAKSA

Dont forget to keep the enxt few weekends free for teh 2013 State Titles crew. We are just going to have to watch the wind and wave patterns but we will try and give you all as much notice as possible prior to the event. Things are slowly coming together so now its just a matter of waiting for the right conditions.

Hope everyone is able to get out on the water this week. Looks like some good wind and good swell mid week for those who can. For those competing in the Waves titles its a great chance to get out and hone your skills prior to the comp.

This coming weekend is looking the goods for swell just have to watch the wind patterns now but hopefully something will push through to help us out. Keep a close eye on the forecast and the SAKSA crew will keep you posted on here closer to the weekend.

Hopefully see you all on the water this week.

Roo

Hey Crew keep an eye on the forecast for Sunday. SAKSA is watching the forecast closely and at this stage there is a possability of running the event this coming Sunday. We will keep you posted as the week goes on.

Hey Crew,

Just wanted to keep you all informed that due to the unpredictable weather patterns SAKSA has decided to call off the State Wave Titles this weekend. Earlier in the week Sunday was looking promising however as the weekend drew closer it was tough to predict. While there still looks to be a bit of wind and a few waves around (so keep an eye on that) in the interest of a fair competition there just doesnt seem to be enough to get through a full competition. Its looking to be a fairly miserable day anyway with patchy winds and squalls all day.

As a result SAKSA have postponed the competition but have made arrangements with both the Onkaparinga and Alexandrina Councils so that we still have council approval should we run the competition later this month. Continue to keep an eye out here and on FB as further announcements will be made next week. Fingers crossed conditions get better later this months so this event is not postponed indefinitely.

Happy kiting

SAKSA

Hey Guys and Girls,

We have made the decision to run the State Wave titles at Rose st Middleton tomorrow morning (20th July), this is the same spot we held it last year. Tomorrow is looking like we will have some fun head high waves in the morning with a building swell through out the day. Can everyone please be at the Rose st car park at 9am for a 9:30 briefing. Also, can everyone make sure that they have signed up online tonight to help us guys out. We will have online sign ups down there, but it is time consuming and makes things difficult for us. Also we will not be taking cash on the day, online credit card/paypal payment only.
Can everyone please check Seabreeze and Saksa fb in the morning just incase we have had to make a last minute change. It is highly unlikely, but we want to make sure everyone is aware it could happen.
Look forward to seeing as many of you tomorrow morning at Middleton for a great day of kiting. Don?t forget to let your family and friends know about this great event and invite them down.

Cheers
SAKSA Committee

One of the photos from yesterday. Getting chased down by a BOMB.

Photo Credit: Richard Builder

Hi Brizbub,

I noticed you Avatar of the nationals in NSW.
Dont suppose you have the picture of me kicking your ass in the same race. ;)

Hey you forgot to mention that I beat you in all those races because I was up the front as your crew. Lol